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Governor's Correspondence: Letter Authorizing the Establishment of a Confederate Prison in Salisbury, N.C.

Confederate States of America.
War Department.
Richmond, July 18. 1861.
His Excellency,
Henry T. Clarke.
Governor of North Carolina.
Sir,
Your letter of July 10, informing this Department of the result of the inquiries made, at the request of this Government, for a suitable building for the establishment of a Prisoner�s Depot in North Carolina, has been received, and the thanks of the Government are due for the efforts so faithfully made in this behalf. The location of Salisbury, suggested in your letter, is regarded as satisfactory; and if, in your judgment, the building recommended is suitable for the purpose

Confederate States of America.
War Department.
Richmond, July 18. 1861.
His Excellency,
Henry T. Clarke.
Governor of North Carolina.
Sir,
Your letter of July 10, informing this Department of the result of the inquiries made, at the request of this Government, for a suitable building for the establishment of a Prisoner�s Depot in North Carolina, has been received, and the thanks of the Government are due for the efforts so faithfully made in this behalf. The location of Salisbury, suggested in your letter, is regarded as satisfactory; and if, in your judgment, the building recommended is suitable for the purpose